From sari-sari stores to fintech apps, the digital shift is transforming how Filipinos live and work—but are we ready for ASEAN’s bigger leap? I recently attended the ASEAN Digital Economy Framework A…
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Cregis at Malaysia Blockchain Week 2025: Southeast Asia’s Digital Future Requires Scalable Infrastructure
As Malaysia Blockchain Week 2025 (MYBW) ushers in a new era of digital commerce across Southeast Asia, Cregis, a global leader in enterprise-grade crypto infrastructure, reaffirmed its commitment to e…
Vietnam Lays Groundwork for Digital Asset Regulation, Effective 2026
Vietnam has formally recognised digital assets under a newly passed law aimed at supporting the country’s digital transformation and regulatory clarity in emerging technologies. As reported by The Inv…
Transforming Sri Lanka: Paving the path from traditional to digital economy
The Old Boys’ Association (OBA) of Maris Stella College, Negombo, proudly announces the upcoming edition of its flagship annual College Day oration and panel discussion, Maris Panorama 2025, scheduled…
From browsing to booming: 5 insights into SEA’s ecommerce sector
Picture this: You’re at your laptop, browsing flights for your next holiday and comparing airline prices. While deciding between Bali and Bangkok, you place your weekly grocery order through an e-groc…
Malaysia to host Asean Green Jobs Forum
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Malaysia’s tech hub ambition takes major leap with new ministry spearheading digital transformation
Malaysia has taken a major step towards realising its ambition to become a regional tech hub after Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim unveiled a cabinet reshuffle that includes a new “minister of digital”. …
India needs to prioritise blockchain tech for digital transformation
CHENNAI: Recently, I spoke (virtually) at an event and I witnessed a country ushering in a new dawn in its digital transformation journey. The event was the Laotian government’s inaugural Ministerial …
AWS expands SEA footprint with a cloud region and US$6 billion investment in Malaysia
Amazon Web Services (AWS), the cloud computing arm of Amazon.com, Inc., will launch a new cloud region in Malaysia, expanding its footprint in the Southeast Asian region. The cloud giant is also commi…
6 Technology-driven Industries That Will Be Important for the Philippine Economy in the Future
Since the early 2000s, the Philippines’ technology sector has been largely defined by a multitude of businesses engaged in electronics manufacturing, information technology, and business process manag…